The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. ~Psalm 19:7 If you’re a New Year’s Resolution kind of person, then during this week between Christmas and New Year’s Day you may be mulling over the changes you’d like to make in 2026 (still hard to believe another year has come and gone!).Continue reading “New Year’s evolution (reprise)”
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carol theology (reprised)
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased.” ~Luke 2:14 I can say with confidence that everyone who loves Christmas also loves Christmas carols. Don’t get me wrong, there are different levels of carol-loving. Some of my friends literally start cranking holiday tunes in October. (These are theContinue reading “carol theology (reprised)”
unity of misfit toys
The glory which You have given Me I also have given to them, so that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and You loved them, just as You loved Me. ~John 17:22-23 I loveContinue reading “unity of misfit toys”
buddy-the-elf enthusiasm (reprise)
Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with jubilation; Come before Him with rejoicing. Know that the Lord Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. ~Psalm 100:1-3 Who doesn’t love the iconic Christmas movie, “Elf”? (Seriously, if you’re not a fan, you mayContinue reading “buddy-the-elf enthusiasm (reprise)”
shepherd lessons
When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.”So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as HeContinue reading “shepherd lessons”
in honor of
On that day you will ask in My name, and I am not saying to you that I will request of the Father on your behalf; for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came forth from the Father. ~John 16:26-27 What is it to “ask in Jesus’ name”? Do we useContinue reading “in honor of”
help me! I trust You!
Incline Your ear, O Lord, and answer me; For I am afflicted and needy. Preserve my soul, for I am a godly man; O You my God, save Your servant who trusts in You. Be gracious to me, O Lord, For to You I cry all day long. Make glad the soul of Your servant, For to You, O Lord, I lift up myContinue reading “help me! I trust You!”
passive-aggressive
And the one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He gave us. ~1 John 3:24 “Passive-aggressive.” No one likes this descriptor that points to a person who indirectly resists the requests or demands of others (often through snide remarks) for theContinue reading “passive-aggressive”
hand it over
Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” ~Psalm 46:10 I’m not a horseback rider. In fact, I’ve been on a horse exactly twice in my life: once as a 12-year-old, which ended in a runaway gallop that threw me, resulting in a cracked tailbone;Continue reading “hand it over”
take offense
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, having belted your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having strapped on your feet the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all, takingContinue reading “take offense”
encouraged by grace 